In this video, Rochester estate planning lawyer talks about health care proxies. Call our office for a legal consultation. Healthcare Proxies, also known as durable power of attorneys are used to appoint an agent to carry out your wishes if you become disabled. Living wills allow you to say whether or not you want to…
FREE 2020 EXECUTOR’S LEGAL SURVIVAL® GUIDE The newly released 2020 edition of the Executor’s Legal Survival ®Guide is designed to assist you in naming a good executor in your will, explain to executors their duties and responsibilities and inform estate beneficiaries of the role of the executor in the probate process. The guide by attorney…
Probating a Will Probating a will is the first step in any estate administration. The Executor must locate the original Will to file with the Surrogate’s Court along with the will witnesses’ affidavits, notices of probate, and the petition for probate. Probating a Will Each county in New York has a Surrogate’s Court that handles…
15 Ways to Avoid NY Probate During the COVID-19 Crisis The widespread death and illness caused by COVID-19 has many of us in New York very concerned about estate planning because: All New York Surrogate Courts are closed, except for essential matters. If you avoid probate, your family will not have to wait for the…
Funding a Trust in New York Do you have questions about funding a trust in New York and how soon it can be done? During this difficult time, we will always be available to discuss your estate planning needs and prepare any new documents that you require. We will help you make sure that your…
Does a Living Will Prevent My Doctors From Using a Ventilator to Treat COVID-19? Coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause severe respiratory problems requiring hospitalization and the use of a ventilator. Your Living Will does not prevent medical providers from using a ventilator, if needed. New York living wills are written declarations instructing your family and doctor about…
Make Sure Your Estate Planning Is Up to Date The current coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty in the world. With that being said, there is no better time than now to make sure your estate planning is up to date. By doing so, you’re not just protecting your interests and assets, you’re…
How to Have Your Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy Prepared Without Leaving Your Home or Car Seven Easy Steps For your safety, we are offering remote or drive-up no-contact document signing during the COVID-19 crisis. We are available by phone or email at any time to answer your questions. These are the…
Role of an Executor If you have been named the executor of a will, you probably want to know what exactly what the role of an executor is. Our Rochester estate planning attorneys are experienced in handling all legal matters, including wills, probate, and power of attorney. If you need legal guidance, please contact our…
Preparing a Will Do you have questions about preparing a will? In this article, our experienced Rochester estate planning attorney, Robert Friedman, discusses what you should be aware of and why hiring a lawyer is your best bet. Contact our office today if you have any further questions. Preparing a Will | Writing Your Own…